Mas Tequila

PA PAR8 HED · Post by **PA PAR8 HED** » September 27, 2004 11:02 am

I came across this article touting Sammy Hagar's success in music and then with tequila, restaurants, etc. And despite the fact that there is no comparing their tequilas, I was surprised there was no mention at all of Jimmy's similar ventures.

http://www.adage.com/news.cms?newsId=41599

jollymon345 · Post by **jollymon345** » September 27, 2004 3:52 pm

I go to a restaurant/bar once in a while that is a tequila bar and the owner says that Jimmy's tequila is not real tequila. Not really sure why he made that statement but it appears that that is the general thinking by some people.

J.LeP · Post by **J.LeP** » September 27, 2004 4:14 pm

Pureists will accept only drink made from 100% blue agave as tequila. Margaritaville is a blend. The October edition of Chile Pepper Magazine list their top 10 tequila bars in the US, very interesting.

ladyparrothead · Post by **ladyparrothead** » September 28, 2004 12:03 am

Not a tequila purist, but I must admit I totally prefer Cabo Wabo (Blue) over Margaritaville. Of course, you get what you pay for usually too

IsleReef · Post by **IsleReef** » September 28, 2004 8:33 am

Sorry to say, but Cabo Wabo blows Margaritaville Tequila out of the water................. Cuervo is still better than Margaritaville......... The Margaritaville Mix however is the best pre-made I have had..........

sirgumby77 · Post by **sirgumby77** » September 28, 2004 10:47 pm

Cabo Wabo $50.00 = No Hangover
Margaritaville $6.99 = Massive Hangover

You do the math, and see whats worth the money.

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » September 28, 2004 11:38 pm

some of us are best to stay away from the fire water

a1aara · Post by **a1aara** » September 29, 2004 10:17 am

Where can you buy Margaritaville Tequilla for $6.99?

BCDurbin · Post by **BCDurbin** » September 29, 2004 12:34 pm

[quote="sirgumby77"]Cabo Wabo $50.00 = No Hangover
Margaritaville $6.99 = Massive Hangover

Cabo Wabo --- Shots!
Margaritaville --- MARGARITAS!!

If you have to think twice about the price of a bottle - it's probably good enough to sip. If not - mix it!

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » September 29, 2004 12:40 pm

I haven't had a problem with the Margaritaville tequila but then again I've been using it to mix margaritas. A friend drank some in shot form this summer and the next thing I knew he was getting very comfortable with the ground, i.e. having a "gravity storm". Thanks for the advice, I may have try some of Sammy's.

IsleReef · Post by **IsleReef** » September 29, 2004 1:37 pm

Sammy's is outstanding and the price is worth it if & when you feel like blowing $40.00 on a bottle of tequilla........ You just need an oversized shot glass, fill er' up with the Cabo, a pinch/squeeze of fresh lime and either sip it or shoot it............. Go with the mood.........

12Volt · Post by **12Volt** » September 29, 2004 2:04 pm

I have to agree...it depends how you use it.

Cabo Wabo definately for sipping or shots.

I really LOVE Margaritaville White for the perfect Margarita!!

tejas · Post by **tejas** » September 29, 2004 3:23 pm

at first i was upset that jimmy's tequila was so ....whats the right word here....nasty. i thought this is jimmy buffett, he won't put his name on a half ass liquor that he help make famous and that helped make him famous, right. i was toltally shocked when i first: 1. saw the price and 2.: tasted it. trying not to be a hater but truth is the truth: margaritaville can't even be mentioned in the same sentence as cabo. fact'tis, i wouldn't even screw up good mix with. i'm sorry, but it's the truth. maybe he's trying to make it available to everybody, no matter what their income level is. i don't know, but if i were on that tight of a budget, i'd do without and save until i could buy something of quality.

IsleReef · Post by **IsleReef** » September 29, 2004 3:54 pm

tejas wrote:at first i was upset that jimmy's tequila was so ....whats the right word here....nasty. i thought this is jimmy buffett, he won't put his name on a half ass liquor that he help make famous and that helped make him famous, right. i was toltally shocked when i first: 1. saw the price and 2.: tasted it. trying not to be a hater but truth is the truth: margaritaville can't even be mentioned in the same sentence as cabo. fact'tis, i wouldn't even screw up good mix with. i'm sorry, but it's the truth. maybe he's trying to make it available to everybody, no matter what their income level is. i don't know, but if i were on that tight of a budget, i'd do without and save until i could buy something of quality.

I can't even find it anymore in any of my local liquor stores...... It's made by (Seagrums, Seegrims, Seagrims, Seagrams, awwww hell I don't know the spelling anyway.........) The mix is well worth it however........ The tequilla is as generic as they come......... I kind of relate it to some great quality merchandise I have purchased on Margaritaville.com that has lasted years......... As compared to some real crappy quality stuff I have purchased at Margaritaville.com that went from xl to small after 2 washings......... To be fair, I must say that most of my purchases from Margaritaville.com have been of great quality.......... I'll give prop's where its due.......

Duff · Post by **Duff** » September 30, 2004 7:34 pm

To me it's simple. Sammy is a true tequila aficionado and he set out to make a real tequila. His is usually considered one of the best in the world. Jimmy made something for the average fan as he probably doesn't take his tequila as serious as Sammy. I think it's good that I can afford Jimmy's rendition. If his was a pricier blend, we'd prolly hear a lot of bitching about it and how Jimmy is trying to take advantage of his fans to make more cash.

sirgumby77 · Post by **sirgumby77** » September 30, 2004 8:01 pm

a1aara wrote:Where can you buy Margaritaville Tequilla for $6.99?

Liquor store out here sells the 750ml bottle and a bottle of Margaritaville mix for 6.99 . Bought one in July, still havent opened it yet---dont wanna hangover at all.